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Vindictive

Definition

(formal) Having or showing a strong and often unreasonable desire for revenge or to punish someone; seeking to harm or damage someone in return for a past wrong or injury.

Example Sentences

1Her vindictive attitude towards her former business partner has damaged her professional reputation.
2Was the decision to terminate his contract a vindictive move by the company's management?
3The judge warned the jury against making a vindictive decision based on emotions rather than evidence.
4Try not to be vindictive when dealing with colleagues who have wronged you in the past.
5There is a fine line between seeking justice and being vindictive; the latter can lead to a cycle of revenge and retaliation.

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